Social Recreation
Social Recreation programs help engage people living with dementia in meaningful activities. Examples include sing-alongs, art, crafts, exercise, meditation, gardening, and so much more! Great for people in early to mid stages looking for safe places to connect with people in a similar situation.
What is Social Recreation?
Social Recreation is all about meaningful engagement. We want to get people living with dementia to laugh, share, move, create, and think. We believe that participation can take many forms and do our best to create opportunities for individuals to participate in the ways that work for them. It's a stress-free environment with absolutely zero judgment. Care partners are invited to join their loved ones or take some time for themselves - both options are appropriate and rewarding. Let's celebrate everything we can do and do it while we can!
To participate in any Social Recreation program, please register with the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce by calling (519) 376-7230 ext. 1131 or emailing [email protected].
Current clients can contact their First Link Support Counsellor for more information.
Minds in Motion® is an eight-week program delivered once weekly and tailored to individuals with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners along their dementia journey. This program is facilitated by Coordinators and Volunteers at the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce and runs virtually and in person at community venues across Grey-Bruce.
Online Social Groups
These groups are focused on social activity and connection for people living with dementia and their Care Partners.
Musical Minds is a weekly sing-along group offered on Zoom for 8-week sessions throughout the year.
In-Home Recreation Support
Programs and services designed to help keep people living with dementia socially active and engaged in their own homes.
In-Home Activity Kits
A recreation staff member creates an activity kit based on the specific interests and abilities of the person living with dementia, with an assessment over the phone. We have a variety of friendly games, activities, books, hobbies, and more to suit individual needs.
In-Home Recreation
In-Home Recreation provides one-to-one respite for caregivers while engaging persons with dementia in social and recreational activities. This is done by identifying the person living with dementia’s interests and abilities and providing the appropriate level of support from In-Home Recreation staff and volunteers. These sessions are 90 minutes, once a week for 12 weeks. This popular service currently has a waiting list.
If you are interested in any Social Recreation Program, please call (519) 376-7230 ext. 1131 or email [email protected].